[Liquidor]

I've noticed that people here on HN and Reddit talk bad about Social Media in general, but also forget that there's literally millions if not billions of people who have no idea who Elon Musk or Mark Z. are, but still use these social media platforms.

If I talk to my mom and asks her about Facebook; She loves it because she can message other family members with photos and stuff.

So to answer your question with my opinion, yes, social media has connected us globally and locally, even with all the issues that you and I are aware of, but most people aren't.

[b112]

If I talk to my mom and asks her about Facebook; She loves it because she can message other family members with photos and stuff.

Yup. Most people are not technically inclined, and just use a computer, and platform, as tools.

They don't care who owns twitter, or is someone was banned from it, unless it was someone they follow. Even then 'meh'.

Even facebook/meta? Most people have no idea about the Cambridge Analytics scandle, and don't even see the issue if explained.

This whole post is a bubble. No one cares.

[Liquidor]

I agree.

Which is also why Mastadon will never grow outside said bubble. It's unfortunate but it's also waaaaay too technical. The general population will always stick to centralized platforms out of accessibility and usability.